- Turn waste into value in a landmark circular economy project
- Lead a large scale bioresource facility from design to operation
- Drive net zero ambitions for 1M+ people in a growing region
The Opportunity:
We are pursuing an ambitious, future-focused solution to sustainably manage biosolids for more than one million people while supporting rapid regional growth. This innovative Bioresource Recovery Facility will bring circular economy principles to life, transforming waste into valuable products, improving environmental outcomes and helping keep customer costs low. As Project Director, this is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a project that combines cutting-edge technology, new business model creation and long-term sustainability impact.
Reporting to the Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions, you will take full accountability for the end-to-end delivery of this flagship infrastructure project, providing strategic leadership to an integrated, multidisciplinary team. You will lead the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of a complex facility incorporating advanced drying and carbonisation technologies, while ensuring alignment to broader business objectives and Unitywater’s Net Zero ambition. The role requires strong engagement at executive level, shaping clear reporting and driving informed decision-making, while also working closely with delivery partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders to integrate technical delivery with the development of a new operational and commercial capability.
To be considered for this role you will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record delivering large-scale, complex infrastructure projects, ideally within resource recovery, waste-to-energy or similar process environments. You will bring deep expertise across project delivery, commercial and stakeholder interfaces, with the ability to lead integrated teams and manage international technology vendors. Your leadership style will be collaborative and influential, with the capability to operate confidently at executive level while driving outcomes on the ground. A passion for sustainability, innovation and circular economy principles is essential, along with the agility to navigate a project that is as much about building a new business capability as it is delivering a world-class asset.
Working at Unitywater:
- Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays.
- Wellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits.
- Learning and Development: We offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.
- Diversity: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage, Disability and Accessibility.
About us:
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa. We are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
We think a pretty good job starts here.
How to apply:
Please note, we are partnering with Davidson Recruitment for the recruitment of this Project Director role.
To apply, please upload a Resume and Cover Letter via https://www.davidsonwp.com/ or for a confidential discussion please contact:
Emma Wallace at
0432 060 301 or
Neil McEwan at
0403 597 905.
Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples. We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.